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What Imitation Crab Is Really Made Of (And Why It Tastes Similar)

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What Imitation Crab Is Really Made Of (And Why It Tastes Similar)

Imitation crab does not contain any actual crab. Instead, it is primarily made of a fish paste called surimi that is bound together with starch and egg whites.

By Joey DeGrado

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Cook Your Rice In Pickle Brine For An Effortless Flavor Blast

By Sarah Mohamed

Grocery

The Easiest Way To Tell If Your Honey Is Fake

By Khyati Dand

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The Tartar Sauce Alternative You Need For Fish Sandwiches

By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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What Is Flavacol And What's It Got To Do With Movie Theater Popcorn?

By Erica Martinez

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    Cook Your Rice In Pickle Brine For An Effortless Flavor Blast

    Tangy, herbal, and sometimes spicy pickle juice can really kick up the flavor of freshly-cooked rice, and you can even coordinate the brine with your recipes.

    By Sarah Mohamed

  • Grocery

    The Easiest Way To Tell If Your Honey Is Fake

    Did you know that up to a third of the honey traded and sold around the world is actually fake? Here's how to spot it and what's actually inside the bottle.

    By Khyati Dand

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    16 Ways To Elevate Frozen Pizza

    Frozen pizzas hit the spot when you need something quick and convenient for dinner. Here are some ways to upgrade them and take them to the next level.

    By Emily M Alexander

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    Don't Just Slather Mayo On The Outside Of Grilled Cheese — Put It On The Inside Too

    If you want to get the cheese pull you've dreamed of when you make a grilled cheese, you need to put mayonnaise inside the sandwich, not just on the exterior.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

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    11 Unexpected Ways To Use Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix

    Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are so loved that the company sells a readymade biscuit mix; here are 11 creative ways to add CBB to your favorite recipes.

    By Brian Good

  • Food

    Should You Or Should You Not Chew Caviar?

    What chewing caviar actually does is move the roe from your tongue, which is rife with flavor receptors, to between your teeth, where there are none.

    By Chris Sands

  • Drink

    The Life Hack You Never Knew You Needed For Opening A New Coffee Creamer

    If you hate peeling off the stubborn foil seal on your bottle of coffee creamer, try checking the lid to see if it can act as an easy-open device.

    By Avery Tomaso

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    The Aluminum Foil Trick That Keeps Bananas From Ripening Too Quickly

    If you can't seem to stop your bananas from turning brown and mushy, you can use just a tiny piece of foil or plastic wrap to extend the life of your bunch.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

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    Should You Store Focaccia In The Fridge Or At Room Temperature?

    Unless it's heaped with quick-to-spoil ingredients such as meats and cheese, focaccia should always be stored at room temperature instead of in the fridge.

    By L Valeriote

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    Bobby Flay's Pro Tip For Perfectly Cooked Scrambled Eggs

    Bobby Flay is the king of the grill but also an enthusiastic champion of brunch. When he has a tip for creamy scrambled eggs, you can bet we take notes.

    By Arianna Endicott

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    How Long Does Tofu Last In The Freezer?

    Tofu not only lasts so much longer if you freeze it, but it gains a unique texture and greater propensity to soak up the flavors in your favorite recipes.

    By Sharon Rose

  • Recipes

    Pork Satay With Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

    Everyone has their favorite grilled skewer recipe, and this Indonesian pork version with peanut sauce and a tangy marinade might replace yours.

    By Julianne De Witt

  • Food

    What Gives Cheddar Cheese Its Iconic Orange Hue?

    In the United States, cheddar is mostly known for its startling orange color, but elsewhere, it's a pale cream. What makes some cheddar orange and why?

    By L Valeriote

  • Cook

    The Best Rice To Use For Jambalaya

    For jambalaya with the most authentic and harmonious texture with no gumminess, you need to see out a certain variety of rice and avoid all others.

    By Erica Martinez

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    Fold Bacon To Get The Best Ratio Of Chewy-To-Crispy Bites

    If you prefer your bacon to be chewy instead of super crisp, this folding method can maximize that texture while allowing you to cook way more bacon at once.

    By Hannah Beach

  • Drink

    The World's Most Expensive Tequila Is Encased In Diamonds

    One bottle of LeyTequila .925 Diamante, which is stunningly crafted and adorned with over4,000white diamonds, is now valued at $3.5 million.

    By Chris Sands

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    How Long Does Cooked Pasta Really Last In The Fridge?

    If you feel like leftover pasta isn't worth saving, learn how long it lasts and how to store it properly to cut down on food waste and prep easy future meals.

    By Arianna Endicott

  • Food

    What It Really Means When Your Eggs Float In Water

    You have probably heard that when an egg floats, it's rotten. Well, maybe, but not necessarily. You need to crack the egg to see if it's really gone off.

    By Arianna Endicott

  • Food

    Canned Cheeseburgers Started Off As Fuel For Hikers

    Introduced in 2008, the cheeseburger in a can was a fully cooked and assembled burger that simply needed to be boiled in hot water before consumption.

    By Erica Martinez

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    The Mistake That's Sabotaging Your Homemade Nachos

    Any sort of nacho recipe can wind up with soggy chips under a mountain of toppings, and avoiding this pitfall is as simple as using one extra prep step.

    By Emily Voss

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    Fake A Crepe Easily By Using Tortillas

    Crepes can be an intimidating dish to make since they are so thin and delicate, but there's a great hack you can try using tortillas instead.

    By Jennifer Mathews

  • Food

    Should You Eat Peanut Butter Every Day? This Is What Happens If You Do

    For anyone with a prevalent craving for some tasty peanut butter, it's worth asking whether or not too much of a good thing can become a bad thing.

    By Mary O'Brien

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    Anthony Bourdain's Tip For Restaurant-Worthy Veggies At Home

    Want to know why vegetables always taste better at a restaurant? Anthony Bourdain lets us in on the secret: copious amounts of butter and sugar.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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    What Is Smothering And What's It Got To Do With Cooking?

    If you haven't heard of smothering, you may have heard of étouffée, which is where we get the term. In essence, you cook your meal in a delicious sauce.

    By Annie Epstein

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    Expert Tips For Making Hollandaise In Half The Time

    Hollandaise is one of the most delicious parts of brunch, but it's one of the hardest mother sauces to master. Fortunately, you can make the process easier.

    By Arianna Endicott

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    12 Secret Ingredients You Should Be Using In Your Canned Chili

    With some tweaks you can turn canned chili into a masterpiece that rivals any chili you might make on your own. Here's some inspiration to help get you started.

    By Brian Good

  • Drink

    How Long Does Coffee Creamer Last In The Fridge?

    A big jug of coffee creamer can be a blessing in your morning Joe, but often, a little goes a long way. So how long do you have to use up the whole lot?

    By Khyati Dand

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    Why Bobby Flay Never Buys Prepackaged Steaks

    Bobby Flay believes that the plastic wrapping on pre-packaged steaks traps too much moisture, which can be detrimental to the meat's quality.

    By Chris Sands

  • Food

    Plot Twist — Eel Sauce Isn't Made Of Anything Fishy

    Japanese eel sauce is a simple, delicious, versatile condiment with a long and proud history, and it's worth learning what goes into it (and what doesn't).

    By Joey DeGrado

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Food Republic | Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips (2024)

FAQs

What do you call someone who prepares food? ›

To simply answer this question, a chef is an individual who is trained to understand flavors, cooking techniques, create recipes from scratch with fresh ingredients, and have a high level of responsibility within a kitchen. A cook is an individual who follows established recipes to prepare food.

Who cooks food in a restaurant? ›

A cook is sometimes referred to as a chef, although in the culinary world, the terms are not interchangeable. Cooks' responsibilities include preparing food, managing food stations, cleaning the kitchen, and helping the chefs. Restaurants will give a title to the cooks according to their designated stations.

Who is the founder of Food Republic? ›

About Food Republic

Founded in 2010 by chef Marcus Samuelsson and the Samuelsson Group and launched in April 2011, Food Republic has deep roots in the restaurant scene.

How do you cook for the first time? ›

Reading the entire recipe before cooking allows you to familiarize yourself with the dish. That way, you'll feel more confident when making it. If you merely skim the recipe without reading the instructions carefully, you may overlook one or more crucial steps. Take as much time as you need to look over the directions.

What is a female cook called? ›

Answer: A cook is a gender-neutral word which describes the person who is an expert in cooking, culinary skills and expertise in culinary arts. The term “cook” is used in tandem with genders not distinguishing masculine from feminine. But both of them- male and female “cook”- are also described using the word “chef”.

What is a female chef called? ›

A chef is a chef, there is no female word for it. If you do your job well then it doesn't matter. When you work hard in the kitchen, it is not about being one of the boys.

What is a male cook called? ›

A chef is a professional cook and tradesperson who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine.

What is it called when someone cooks in front of you at a restaurant? ›

Teppanyaki grills are found in many Japanese restaurants as long, flat grills around which guests are seated. The chefs grill the food that is ordered in front of the guests, wowing them with their culinary talents and excellent knife skills.

What are food lovers called? ›

foodie (noun as in lover of food) Strong matches. connoisseur gastronome gourmand gourmet sensualist.

Is Food Republic reliable? ›

We source responsibly with robust supplier approval processes and put food safety first with our AA rated BRC accreditation, and our temperature-controlled fleet of vehicles.

Which company owns Chicken Republic? ›

Chicken Republic is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company is a subsidiary of Food Concepts Plc, a Nigerian food based company. The company is arguably Nigeria's largest chicken restaurant chain with over 40 outlets in Lagos and over 190 outlets nationwide.

Who is the owner of Chicken Republic Fast Food? ›

Chicken Republic is proudly owned by Food Concepts Plc. As such, we adhere to excellent corporate governance and sustainability practices. The Chicken Republic brand complies with SEC regulations, committed to by the Food Concepts Group.

What is the first golden rule of cooking? ›

The golden rule of cooking is to always taste as you go. This means that as you cook, you should taste your food frequently to make sure that the flavors are balanced and that the dish is coming together as you intended.

What is a beginner cook called? ›

Commis Chef (Junior Chef)

A junior chef, also called the commis chef, works with station chefs to learn about the kitchen environment. This person has recently completed some schooling or training and is beginning to work in the culinary field.

What is another word for preparing food? ›

cooking (noun as in food preparation) Strongest matches. cookery cuisine culinary art culinary science.

What is a food preparer? ›

A food preparer, also known as a food preparation worker , is a culinary professional who helps cooks and chefs make dishes to serve customers. They use special kitchen equipment and tools to wash, peel and cut produce, slice meats, measure ingredients and prepare other foods and beverages.

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